The Inuit and their technology

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The Inuit and their technology By: Daniel Kim #11 Introduction The Inuit lived in the freezing climates of the arctic region for hundereds of years. Tools The End. Thanks for watching :) Inukshuk used tonavigate aroundthe Arctic Used a variety of resourcesfor tools such as hides, stone, wood, and more http://kevinrestivo.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/inukshuk.jpg Transportation Snowshoes used fortravelling across deepsnow, prevents from gettingstuck in the snow http://www.glenbow.org/images/img-col-otherppl-hig-3.jpg Dog sleds used for very fast travel across snow and ice. Made travelling for the Inuit much easier Kayaks used fortransport acrosswater during the summer Umiaks were also used to transport across water, it works equivalently like a kayak http://www.glenbow.org/images/img-col-otherppl-hig-3.jpg Shelter and other architecture The igloo was usually atemporary shelter for theInuit. The igloo was mostly used during travel, because the snow that can be used for building is everywhere http://historyfacebook.wikispaces.com/file/view/Igloo.jpg/33773673/Igloo.jpg Sod-covered housing was usedduring the summer, when therewas more vegetation Whale oil lamps usedto brighten up an iglooinside and outside Knew special skillsto benefit their society Conclusion In conclusion, the Inuithave created spectacular tools andshelters to survive and thrive inthe Arctic region. They are very outstanding to exist in such an extreme climate, and that the Inuittribe is amazing. Bibliography/Works cited Ipellie/Alootook/MacDonald/David/The Inuit Thought of it/Arnick Press LTD/Richmond Hill Ontario/2007 Kalman/Bobbie/Living in the Far North/Crabtree Publishing Company/2001 Kalman/Bobbie/Native Homes/CrabTree Publishing Company/2001 http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=a1ARTA0004040 http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/education/teacher-resources/oracles/first-peoples/dmorrison/canadian-inuit-history Spears were used to catch sea mammals such as seals, by waiting at air holes that seals create during the winter Kayaks were made in various sizes Some kayaks werequite small and couldonly hold one person Other kayaks weremuch larger and couldhold several people An igloo was built by forming blocks of snow, and stacking them in a spiral direction, forming a dome. Then, a trench was dug underneath the igloo to get in. The shape was effective for insulation Dog sleds were commonly usedamonsgt the Inuit tribe. Kayaks were often made of wood, skin, and bones. Map of region The Inuit resided in parts of the Arctic region. http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/first_nations_inuit/assets/images/canada_map.gif